AVISHKAR–2K26 Rules & Guidelines
Official Regulations for Participating PU Colleges & Students
📜 General Instructions & Code of Conduct
- Each college shall designate one faculty representative to submit one Google Form response covering the details of all participating teams and events from that college.
- Each participant must submit a Participation Authorization Letter from the Principal of their respective college upon arrival.
- Participants must maintain discipline, decorum, and fairness throughout the competition.
- All participating students will receive official Participation Certificates.
- Certificates of Merit will be awarded to the top three teams in each team event and to the top three individual participants in each individual event, along with the respective prize money.
1. Science Model Competition – Science in Action
Nature: Individual / Team • Team Size: Maximum 3 participants
About the Event
Participants demonstrate an interesting scientific principle, experiment, phenomenon, or application and explain the science behind it in an engaging manner.
Rules and Guidelines
- Each participating college may send a maximum of three teams, with up to three participants per team.
- Working models only are permitted for the competition, and each team can present one science model.
- The model must be scientifically accurate, innovative, safe, and relevant, and participants must clearly explain the scientific principle or concept behind the model, along with its working and application, to the judges.
- The model must be original and student-made. Plagiarized or commercially purchased models will result in disqualification.
- Participants must bring all required materials and equipment. Water and electricity facilities will be provided. Any additional requirements must be mentioned in the registration form.
- Teams must report to the venue at least 30 minutes before the event for setup and verification. Participants are responsible for the safe handling of their materials and must leave the venue clean after the demonstration.
- The use of explosives, highly hazardous chemicals, open flames, high-voltage equipment, or other dangerous materials is strictly prohibited.
- The model must be presented and demonstrated within the allotted time.
- The decision of the judges shall be final and binding, and any form of misconduct or indiscipline may lead to disqualification.
2. Science and Technology Quiz – MindSprint
Nature: Team • Team Size: 2 participants
About the Event
A fast-paced quiz designed to test students' knowledge of science, technology, discoveries, inventions, space, environment and everyday science.
Rules and Guidelines
- Each participating college may send a maximum of three teams, with two participants per team.
- All questions will be based on Science and Technology.
- Teams must report before the scheduled start time.
- Teams must bring their own pens and writing materials. A4 sheets will be provided for rough work.
- The use of mobile phones, calculators, or electronic devices during the quiz is strictly prohibited.
- Teams must complete the quiz within the allotted time.
- In case of a tie, tie-breaker questions will be conducted.
- Any form of misconduct or malpractice may result in disqualification.
- The decision of the Quiz Master shall be final and binding.
3. Poster Making Competition – SciSketch
Nature: Individual • Team Size: 1 participant
About the Event
Participants creatively communicate a scientific or technological idea through an original poster.
Rules and Guidelines
- Each participant can submit one poster only, and the poster must be based on the theme "Science & Innovation for a Better Tomorrow."
- The poster must be original work created by the participant and shall not be copied from another participant's work.
- The poster size is A3, and the poster sheet will be provided by the organizers.
- The poster shall be prepared on the spot within the allotted time of 90 minutes.
- Participants must bring their own drawing and colouring materials, and may use pencils, colour pencils, sketch pens, crayons, markers, and poster colours.
- Printed images, photographs, pre-designed templates, and ready-made artwork are not permitted.
- The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.
4. Science Storytelling – SciTales
Nature: Individual • Team Size: 1 participant
About the Event
Participants communicate a scientific concept, discovery, invention, or phenomenon through an engaging and original story rather than a conventional speech or lecture.
Rules and Guidelines
- Each participant shall present one original and engaging story based on the theme "The Science Behind Everyday Life", communicating a scientific concept, phenomenon, discovery, invention, or application.
- Participants may select any appropriate science-related topic within the announced theme.
- The presentation should be in the form of a story, rather than a conventional speech or lecture.
- Participants may use narration, characters, dialogue, role-play, and voice modulation to enhance the storytelling.
- The scientific information presented must be factually accurate.
- PowerPoint presentations and other digital presentations are not permitted, to encourage creative and engaging storytelling.
- The presentation must be completed within 3 minutes.
- The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.
Prize Money Details* :
| Events | 🥇 First Prize | 🥈 Second Prize | 🥉 Third Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚙️ Science Model Competition | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 🧠 Science and Technology Quiz | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
| 🎨 Poster Making Competition | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
| 📖 Science Storytelling | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
* Prize categories are subject to the number of registrations received for each event.